(FILE) Tax-weary French Actors Seek Russian Citizenship

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In this composite image a comparison has been made between (L-R) Gerard Depardieu, Vladimir Putin and Brigitte Bardot. French actors Gerard Depardieu and Brigitte Bardot are reportedly investigating Russian citizenship to avoid paying French taxes. 1958: French film star and sex-symbol Brigitte Bardot enjoys the London night life in 1958.

In this composite image a comparison has been made between (L-R) Gerard Depardieu, Vladimir Putin and Brigitte Bardot. French actors Gerard Depardieu and Brigitte Bardot are reportedly investigating Russian citizenship to avoid paying French taxes. 1958: French film star and sex-symbol Brigitte Bardot enjoys the London night life in 1958.

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ERIC FEFERBERG

A picture taken on September 27, 2007 shows French film legend and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot posing at the Elysee palace in Paris after a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Bardot, France's 1960s screen icon, received a 15,000-euro (23,000 dollar) fine on June 3, 2008 for inciting hatred against Muslims. AFP PHOTO ERIC FEFERBERG

A picture taken on September 27, 2007 shows French film legend and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot posing at the Elysee palace in Paris after a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Bardot, France's 1960s screen icon, received a 15,000-euro (23,000 dollar) fine on June 3, 2008 for inciting hatred against Muslims. AFP PHOTO ERIC FEFERBERG

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ERIC FEFERBERG

French film legend and animal rights activist, Brigitte Bardot (L) and French League for the Protection of Birds President, Allain Bougrain-Dubourg (R) leave, 27 September 2007 the Elysee palace in Paris, after a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. FEFERBERG

French film legend and animal rights activist, Brigitte Bardot (L) and French League for the Protection of Birds President, Allain Bougrain-Dubourg (R) leave, 27 September 2007 the Elysee palace in Paris, after a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. FEFERBERG

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JACQUES BRINON

French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) talks with French film legend and animal rights activist, Brigitte Bardot (R), and French League for the Protection of Birds President, Allain Bougrain-Dubourg (2R) during a meeting, 27 September 2007 at the Elysee palace in Paris.
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) talks with French film legend and animal rights activist, Brigitte Bardot (R), and French League for the Protection of Birds President, Allain Bougrain-Dubourg (2R) during a meeting, 27 September 2007 at the Elysee palace in Paris.
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ERIC FEFERBERG

A picture taken on September 27, 2007 shows French film legend and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot posing at the Elysee palace in Paris after a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Bardot, France's 1960s screen icon, received a 15,000-euro (23,000 dollar) fine on June 3, 2008 for inciting hatred against Muslims. AFP PHOTO ERIC FEFERBERG

A picture taken on September 27, 2007 shows French film legend and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot posing at the Elysee palace in Paris after a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Bardot, France's 1960s screen icon, received a 15,000-euro (23,000 dollar) fine on June 3, 2008 for inciting hatred against Muslims. AFP PHOTO ERIC FEFERBERG

FRANCE-ELYSEE-BARDOT-BAUGRAIN DUBOURG

ERIC FEFERBERG

French film legend and animal rights activist, Brigitte Bardot (L), speaks to the press next to French League for the Protection of Birds President, Allain Bougrain-Dubourg, 27 September 2007 at the Elysee palace in Paris, after a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. AFP PHOTO ERIC FEFERBERG

French film legend and animal rights activist, Brigitte Bardot (L), speaks to the press next to French League for the Protection of Birds President, Allain Bougrain-Dubourg, 27 September 2007 at the Elysee palace in Paris, after a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. AFP PHOTO ERIC FEFERBERG

Former actress and now animals rights activist Brigitte Bardot invited for a meeting on the environment with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, at the Elysee Palace In Paris, France On September 27, 2007.

Gilles BASSIGNAC

Former Actress And Now Animals Rights Activist Brigitte Bardot Invited For A Meeting On The Environment With French President Nicolas Sarkozy, At The Elysee Palace In Paris, France On September 27, 2007 -

Former Actress And Now Animals Rights Activist Brigitte Bardot Invited For A Meeting On The Environment With French President Nicolas Sarkozy, At The Elysee Palace In Paris, France On September 27, 2007 -

Former actress and now animals rights activist Brigitte Bardot invited for a meeting on the environment with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, at the Elysee Palace In Paris, France On September 27, 2007.

Gilles BASSIGNAC

Former Actress And Now Animals Rights Activist Brigitte Bardot Invited For A Meeting On The Environment With French President Nicolas Sarkozy, At The Elysee Palace In Paris, France On September 27, 2007 -

Former Actress And Now Animals Rights Activist Brigitte Bardot Invited For A Meeting On The Environment With French President Nicolas Sarkozy, At The Elysee Palace In Paris, France On September 27, 2007 -

Former actress and now animals rights activist Brigitte Bardot invited for a meeting on the environment with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, at the Elysee Palace In Paris, France On September 27, 2007.

Gilles BASSIGNAC

Former Actress And Now Animals Rights Activist Brigitte Bardot Invited For A Meeting On The Environment With French President Nicolas Sarkozy, At The Elysee Palace In Paris, France On September 27, 2007 -

Former Actress And Now Animals Rights Activist Brigitte Bardot Invited For A Meeting On The Environment With French President Nicolas Sarkozy, At The Elysee Palace In Paris, France On September 27, 2007 -

Former actress and now animals rights activist Brigitte Bardot invited for a meeting on the environment with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, at the Elysee Palace In Paris, France On September 27, 2007.

Gilles BASSIGNAC

Former Actress And Now Animals Rights Activist Brigitte Bardot Invited For A Meeting On The Environment With French President Nicolas Sarkozy, At The Elysee Palace In Paris, France On September 27, 2007 -

Former Actress And Now Animals Rights Activist Brigitte Bardot Invited For A Meeting On The Environment With French President Nicolas Sarkozy, At The Elysee Palace In Paris, France On September 27, 2007 -